The latest chapter in a series of articles looking back at each campaign from the Crucible era.
Tag: Alan McManus
Rookie Louis Heathcote Downs Ryan Day
New professional Louis Heathcote was among the early winners as the 2019/20 campaign began with the Riga Masters qualifiers on Monday in Sheffield.
Alan McManus Beats Women’s World Champion
Alan McManus withheld a stern challenge from women’s world champion Ng On Yee to win his World Championship qualifying opener on Friday.
Preview: China Open Quarter-Finals
Neil Robertson remains on course for a third title of the season after reaching the China Open quarter-finals in Beijing.
Barry Hawkins Qualifies for China Open
Barry Hawkins overcame Robin Hull 6-3 to qualify for the China Open as the qualifying stage got under way on Monday in Cannock.
Brilliant Comeback Sees Neil Robertson Through
Former champion Neil Robertson launched an incredible surge of power scoring to complete a brilliant comeback and beat Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 6-3 in the UK Championship on Saturday.
Shaun Murphy Loses Opener in Barbican Centre
Shaun Murphy has become the biggest casualty of the UK Championship so far after being downed 6-3 by Chen Feilong at the Barbican Centre on Wednesday. Last year’s runner-up appeared to be in control when he led 3-1 at the mid-session interval but a run of 88 sandwiched in between[Read More…]
Luca Brecel Produces Comeback Win
Luca Brecel delighted his home supporters by fighting back from 3-0 down to beat Alan McManus 4-3 in the last 32 of the European Masters on Wednesday. But two-time defending champion Judd Trump crashed out of the competition in Lommel after a shock 4-2 defeat to Tian Pengfei. Trump had[Read More…]
Gibraltar Open: Preview and Draw
Gibraltar is the next stop on the calendar as the players head to the Iberian Peninsula for a bit of sun and baize, with the Gibraltar Open set to get under way on Wednesday. The Gibraltar Open is one of the last surviving events that follows the pro-am guise of the[Read More…]
Shaun Murphy Elected to WPBSA Board
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association held its Annual General Meeting in Scotland on Wednesday. Nigel Mawer QPM stood for re-election to the board as a director. Shaun Murphy also stood for election to the board for the first time. Ahead of the AGM, Alan McManus offered his resignation[Read More…]